Lime-Cilantro Vinegreta

By tonyglib

Makes 1 1/4 cup

Recipe from Season 7 Mexico - One Plate at a Time

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil, olive oil or a mixture of the two
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest (colored rind only)
• 1/2 cup packed cilantro, thick lower stems broken off
• Fresh hot green chile to taste (I like 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed and roughly chopped (optional)
• 1 scant teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a blender jar and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt if you think it needs it - keeping in mind that dressings should be highly seasoned. Pour into a jar, secure the lid and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well immediately before use.